O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy.
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For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.
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He will put down the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.
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He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.)
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God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.
Psalms 47:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 47:2 say?
Psalms 47:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.”
Where is Psalms 47:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 47:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 47, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 47:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 47:2 in?
Psalms 47:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 47:2?
Psalms 47:2 reads (BBE): “For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.